| ACCOLADES |
- Three consecutive "Top Places To Retire" - WALL STREET JOURNAL and MONEY
- Preferred community for retirement or second homes by SEARCHERS
- Top Three Family Resorts - SOUTHERN LIVING
- #1 Beach Destination - BYWAYS MAGAZINE
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| WEATHER |
| The Myrtle Beach Area is blessed with the perfect blend of seasonal temperatures... ideal beach weather in the Summer; pleasant Springs, warm Autumn breezes and with only 42 frost days, no "hard winters". The Grand Strand has an average of 215 sunny days and an average temperature of 64°F. |
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| AVERAGE TEMPERATURES |
| January - 56° |
July - 91° |
| February - 60° |
August - 89° |
| March - 68° |
September - 85° |
| April - 76° |
October - 77° |
| May - 83° |
November - 69° |
| June - 88° |
December - 60° |
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| HORRY COUNTY POPULATION |
| Total 1998 - 174,762 |
| Estimated 2000 - 180,600 |
| Estimated 2010 - 225,800 |
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| HORRY COUNTY HOUSEHOLDS (1990 CENSUS): |
| Married Couples With Children - 25% |
| Married Couples Without Children - 34% |
| Single Head Of Household With Children - 8% |
| Single Head Of Household Without Children - 7% |
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| VOTER REGISTRATION |
| Proof of residence and identification must be provided 30 days in advance to allow you to exercise your privilege of voting. In Horry County, call (843) 248-1382. |
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| UTILITIES |
| For fast, efficient service, call: |
| Water/Sewer (843) 448-1686 |
| Electricity (843) 448-2411 |
| Telephone (843) 448-2411 |
| Natural Gas (843) 236-6413 |
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| ARTS & CULTURE |
| Call The Horry Cultural Arts Council for an expansive list of museums, centers for performing and fine arts, and nature centers. The number is 1-800-868-ARTS. |
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| DRIVING DISTANCES TO MYRTLE BEACH |
| Atlanta - 356 miles |
| Boston - 847 miles |
| Charleston, WV - 429 miles |
| Charlotte - 179 miles |
| Columbia, SC - 138 miles |
| New York - 661 miles |
| Philadelphia - 550 miles |
| Raleigh, NC - 171 miles |
| Washington - 423 miles |
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| HOUSES OF WORSHIP |
| There are literally hundreds. For a list, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-356-3016. |
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| EMERGENCIES |
| Horry and Georgetown Counties utilize the 911 emergency phone system, and each municipality has their own number. |
| Horry County''s emergency numbers: |
| Fire Department (843) 248-1223 |
| Police Department (843) 444-1521 |
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| SAFETY & LITTERING |
| Littering is illegal. No glass containers are allowed on our beaches. Discharging fireworks in the city limits of area municipalities is illegal. |
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| ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION (1998) |
| Single Family 2,090 |
| Multi Family 3,138 |
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| AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY |
| 1-3 nights - 32.4% |
| 4-7 nights - 57.1% |
| 8+ nights - 10.5% |
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| EDUCATION |
| Newcomers will find both quality and quantity here. The Horry County School District supports more than 40 elementary and high schools. |
| Horry County School District (843) 248-2206 |
| Coastal Carolina University 1-800-277-7000 |
| Horry/Georgetown Technical College (843) 347-3186 |
| North American Institute of Aviation (843) 397-9111 |
| Webster University (843) 497-3677 |
| Fortune School of Real Estate (843) 236-1131 |
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| AIRPORT |
| Annually among the fastest growing U.S., Myrtle Beach International can connect you with the rest of the world, with a variety of airlines and schedules, linking with every major hub nationwide. |
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| AUTO REGISTRATION |
| A South Carolina license tag must be secured within 30 days of relocation. You''ll need to provide a paid tax receipt, proof of insurance, your title and $24 registration fee. As far as your actual license goes, out of state drivers licenses are valid for 90 days, then, a visual exam, social security card and $10 gets you an SC drivers license. |
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For more information, call 800-442-1368 |
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| HOSPITALS |
| Hospitals are all around you. Here is a listing: |
| Conway Hospital (843) 626-9461 |
| Coastal Carolina Hospital (843) 347-7156 |
| Grand Strand Hospital (843) 449-4411 |
| Georgetown Hospital (843) 527-7000 |
| Loris Hospital (843) 456-4011 |
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| PUBLIC/CIVIC AGENCIES |
| Dozens of Civic Clubs, plus... Grand Strand YMCA; North Myrtle Beach Community Center; Myrtle Beach Recreation Center; Surfside Beach Civic Center; Senior Center |
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| STATE TRAFFIC LAWS |
| Seat belts must be worn at all times. Motorcycles must use headlights at all times. Children under 6 must be restrained at all times in a moving vehicle. Right turns can be made on red, unless otherwise posted. |
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| PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS |
| Public beach access has been generously provided at hundreds of locations. There are several, however, that are special, offering beachgoing wheelchairs. For more information, call (843) 626-7645, extension 129. |
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| VISITORS TO THE GRAND STRAND |
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